Chapter 951: Threat

**Volume 6: Heavenly Spiritual Treasures**

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At that moment, other cultivators nearby, including those at the Core Formation and Foundation Establishment stages who noticed the situation, immediately scattered with changed expressions after sensing the powerful cultivation levels. No one dared to remain nearby to watch. If such high-level cultivators were to unleash their full power in a battle, these mere small fry would inevitably suffer collateral damage, like fish in a pond when the city gates catch fire.

Han Li watched the vicinity of the stone hall with a cold gaze. In a flash, only a few of them remained. Some pavilions, as if facing a great enemy, had activated their protective restrictions. A muscle twitched in Han Li's face as a layer of crystalline green light strangely rose from it, his eyes emitting a sinister, cold glint.

Seeing this, Ge Tianhao, the Saintess of Tianlan, and the other two circulated their magic power, instinctively assuming alert stances. All the magic treasures within them began to stir restlessly.

But at this moment, Han Li seemed to recall something. He suddenly let out a cold laugh, unexpectedly dispersing the green light from his face, and calmly said:

"If I'm not mistaken, Jinxi Market strictly forbids cultivators from engaging in combat or casting spells within its grounds. Violators will be jointly hunted down by the Three Great Daoist Sects and Four Great Buddhist Sects that back this market. Do you perhaps wish to experience being hunted for thousands of miles, or do you believe that with the Yinluo Sect as your backing, you no longer need to heed the Three Sects and Four Buddhist Orders?"

"Hmph! Who dares to disregard our Daoist and Buddhist lineages? This humble Daoist, Wu Pi, would like to see for himself."

No sooner had Han Li finished speaking than an imposing voice suddenly echoed from afar.

Then, from a pavilion at the other end of the street, two streaks of light, one gold and one silver, shot out, heading directly towards them. In an instant, they arrived before the group. After a quick hover, their flight aura dissipated, revealing a Daoist and a monk.

"I thought it was some esteemed master; it turns out to be a few fellow Daoists from the Yinluo Sect. What, is your sect planning to break the rules and engage in combat here in Jinxi Market?" The speaker was precisely the Daoist whose voice sounded unfriendly. This elderly Daoist had gray hair and a ruddy complexion, but when his eyes widened, he looked incredibly fiery-tempered.

The other person was a middle-aged monk with an ugly face and a pug nose. Although this monk did not utter any disrespectful words, he also wore an unhappy expression and coldly scrutinized the Yinluo Sect members. However, when his gaze swept over Han Li and the Saintess of Tianlan, a hint of surprise flashed across his face. While it was possible for unknown Nascent Soul cultivators to appear in the Great Jin, they were generally not numerous. As for those who had reached the Mid Nascent Soul stage and remained unknown, that was even rarer. Yet, the man and woman before him were not only both at the Mid Nascent Soul stage, but their faces were also entirely unfamiliar. How could this not secretly startle the monk?

"Wu Pi! This Ge merely wishes to verify something with this fellow Daoist before us. What, do you have to meddle in this as well?" Ge Tianhao evidently recognized the old Daoist and spoke coldly.

"No matter what you intend to do, no one is allowed to break the rule against fighting within the market. If you truly wish to fight, please move elsewhere. Otherwise, do not blame this humble Daoist for being impolite," the old Daoist said sternly.

"Fellow Daoist Ge, there's no need to be angry. As long as you don't activate your magic power, this humble monk and my companion will not interfere in your affairs. However, these two benefactors appear somewhat unfamiliar. May we inquire about your esteemed names first?" The ugly monk beside them grinned, his eyes shifting slightly as he spoke.

"Lin Yinping of Tianlan greets both fellow Daoists. Actually, the matter is simple: this humble one suspects that this fellow Daoist is a great enemy of our Tianlan Sacred Hall. Therefore, I would like to ask this fellow Daoist to unwrap the package on his back to confirm his identity to me. If this fellow Daoist is not the person I believe him to be, Yinping is willing to offer a toast and apologize to this fellow Daoist, and will absolutely not pursue the matter further." The Saintess of Tianlan glanced lightly at Han Li, her bright eyes like stars, as she spoke.

"What a joke. Who do you think this Li is? By what right do I have to prove my identity to you?" Han Li said calmly, his expression undisturbed.

"If Fellow Daoist is unwilling to do so, then you might indeed be that life-or-death enemy of our hall. As the Saintess of the Sacred Hall, I absolutely cannot allow you to leave my sight like this." Lin Yinping pursed her cherry lips, a trace of killing intent emerging in her eyes, and spoke coldly.

"Saintess of Tianlan. Could it be the Saintess of the Tutu Clan from the grasslands?" Hearing this, the old Daoist's heart stirred, and he asked with a slight frown. The ugly monk beside him, upon hearing this, also showed a flicker of surprise in his eyes.

"You jest, fellow Daoists. This humble one indeed holds the position of Saintess in her clan," Lin Yinping admitted composedly.

"Your esteemed clan's Immortal Master Sun, with his extraordinary talent, advanced to the Mid Nascent Soul stage before the age of four hundred. This old Daoist had several encounters with him in the past. I wonder if he is still well?" Elder Daoist Wu Pi's angry expression softened, and he asked in a slightly gentler tone.

"Immortal Master Xu is doing well. He advanced to the Late Nascent Soul stage several decades ago and is now one of our clan's Four Great Immortal Masters." Upon hearing that the old Daoist seemed to have some acquaintance with her clan's Great Immortal Master, Lin Yinping secretly rejoiced.

"Fellow Daoist Xu has advanced to the late stage! It is indeed as this humble Daoist had predicted. To reach this stage at such a young age, Fellow Daoist Xu might truly be able to advance further." After a moment of unusual expression, the old Daoist sighed with emotion.

Han Li felt a subtle sense of unease. His thoughts raced like lightning as he considered the situation. Did he really have to fight so many Nascent Soul-stage opponents here and then use the Blood Shadow Escape to flee?

Just as he hesitated, a nearly inaudible mental transmission from Grand Expanse God Monarch suddenly reached his spiritual sense. After listening to the brief message, his eyebrows twitching slightly, his expression immediately settled.

At this moment, the old Daoist asked a few more questions related to Immortal Master Xu. His gaze then swept over Han Li. After a brief hesitation, he finally asked Han Li:

"Fellow Daoist, your cultivation is extraordinary. May I ask about your origins and background? Perhaps this humble Daoist can mediate between the two of you." Although the old Daoist did not know Han Li's true identity, he was unwilling to easily make an enemy of a Mid Nascent Soul cultivator, even a rogue one. Thus, his words were exceptionally courteous.

"This Li hasn't heard that one must state their origins and background to enter Jinxi Market. If your esteemed market truly has such a rule, this one will naturally abide by it without exception. If not, then please forgive this one for having no further interest in discussing it." Han Li's face hardened, and he spoke with a mocking tone.

Upon hearing this, the old Daoist's face sank. He felt secretly annoyed. But before he could say anything more, the monk beside him chuckled and spoke first:

"Naturally, this market does not have such a rule. Fellow Daoist Wu Pi merely spoke in a personal capacity, kindly wishing to resolve some misunderstandings between the two of you. If Fellow Daoist is unwilling to speak, then so be it. However, the two of us can only ensure that no conflicts arise within the market. Should Fellow Daoist Lin and the others block the entrance outside the market, preventing Fellow Daoist from leaving, that would no longer be within our jurisdiction. At that time, Fellow Daoist alone facing the obstruction of four Nascent Soul cultivators, I fear..."

The ugly monk wore a smiling expression, but the hint of threat in his words was exceedingly clear.

Han Li sneered upon hearing this, but his gaze swept over Ge Tianhao, the Saintess of Tianlan, and the others. He saw their eyes flickering uncertainly. It seemed that, for the sake of the Ghost Luo Banner and the sacred beast clone he had taken, this group would very likely do as suggested.

With a shift in his thoughts, Han Li stared at Lin Yinping and suddenly said grimly:

"So, if I just let you see what's in my package, that'll be enough? If this one is indeed your enemy, then there's naturally nothing more to say. But if you've mistaken me for someone else, and the package doesn't contain what you imagine, then what? Surely, you don't truly believe that a mere apology can simply dispel all the resentment in this Li's heart, do you?"

"What do you mean? Are you threatening us?" Ge Tianhao's voice turned cold, and his tone grew fierce.

"A joke. If you've got the wrong person, and yet forcibly demand that this Li open his package, such an excessive act of bullying... what do you think this one will do in the future? This one may not have many other divine abilities, but I am somewhat proficient in several escape arts. Even if all four of you attack together, this one has a sixty to seventy percent chance of escaping. But after that, do not blame this Li for using any means necessary to deal with your esteemed sect and yourselves. This one is a lone cultivator, and I fear no retaliation from any of you." Han Li laughed several times, looking up at the sky, then said grimly.

Upon hearing these words, not only did Ge Tianhao, Lin Yinping, and the others' expressions subtly change, but even the monk and Elder Daoist Wu Pi exchanged glances, feeling some apprehension in their hearts. Judging by his tone, this person was not only a Mid Nascent Soul rogue cultivator but also appeared to be someone who would always seek revenge for the slightest grievance. Such troublesome characters were precisely the kind of enemies that major sects went to great lengths to avoid provoking. After all, if a cultivator at his level were to disregard status and attack disciples of various ranks in their sect at will, the damage inflicted would be immense. If this person truly mastered some escape art, that would be an even greater headache. Even deploying Late Nascent Soul cultivators might not be enough to apprehend him in time. And before that, if the opponent were just a little ruthless, the damage he could cause would be enough to make even the Ten Great Devil Sects feel overwhelmed. Therefore, cultivators at the Mid Nascent Soul stage and above, even rogue cultivators, were generally eagerly courted by major sects. If courtship failed, they would try their best to avoid offending them. If becoming enemies was truly unavoidable, then naturally, the only course of action was for all high-level cultivators to be dispatched quickly to eliminate the opponent.

Ge Tianhao and the others were so impolite in forcibly verifying Han Li's identity precisely because of the Ghost Luo Banner, a supreme treasure of their sect. However, there was a problem: if Han Li was indeed the Tiannan person who stole the Ghost Luo Banner, then it was naturally worth doing. But if he wasn't, then it would truly be a huge problem, unnecessarily incurring a troublesome enemy for their sect. Thinking of this, Ge Tianhao couldn't help but glance at the Saintess of Tianlan.

Lin Yinping also frowned slightly, evidently finding it somewhat tricky. If the opponent truly held extreme grudges and later launched a massive retaliatory attack on the Tianlan grasslands, she would also suffer a major headache.

"Fellow Daoist, why blow such a small matter out of proportion? We merely wish to see what's in your package, that's all. How about this: if Yinping has truly mistaken Fellow Daoist, Brother Li can propose a reasonable condition to this humble one, to compensate for our oversight. What do you think, Fellow Daoist?" Lin Yinping blinked her beautiful eyes a few times, a charming smile blooming on her face as she spoke.

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